UK, France, Canada Announce Ban on Imports from Israeli Settlements in Occupied West Bank
On September 8, 2026, the United Kingdom, France, and Canada announced a ban on imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. A UK minister accused Israel of enabling 'ethnic cleansing' of Palestinians. The move follows reports of increased settler violence against Palestinians.
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The trade curbs are revealed in response to Israel's West Bank settlements policy and reports of increasing attacks by settlers there against Palestinians.
UK, France, Canada to ban imports from Israeli settlements euractiv.com
Britain, France and Canada said Tuesday they will ban imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, with a UK minister accusing Israel of turning a blind eye to the "ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians there. FRANCE 24's Emerald Maxwell reports.